Harry Dean Stanton is probably one of the greatest living actors.
Harry Dean Stanton: Partly Fiction is an impressive documentary that takes its audience into the life of the iconic actor. Through interviews, archival footage, and clips from Stanton’s vast filmography, we are shown very intimate moments of his life.
Director Sophie Huber does an exceptional job at allowing Stanton to express his innermost thoughts onscreen. He is an utterly fascinating man — at the age of 87, we can clearly see that Stanton has acquired a wealth of knowledge and wisdom.
Throughout the picture, Huber splices brief yet fascinating interviews with people like David Lynch, Wim Wenders, and Debbie Harry, all individuals who know Stanton very well. Overall Harry Dean Stanton: Partly Fiction is a remarkable film that celebrates the life of one of cinema’s greatest treasures.
